Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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